The free-style challenge demonstrates how conservation and art can go hand-in-hand, and that unwanted objects can be upcycled into inspirational works of art.

The aim of the competition is to raise awareness of the current threats to the survival of wild Asian elephants in Sri Lanka, such as elephant-human conflict, habitat loss and fragmentation, and illegal hunting.

Finalists

Congratulations to our 18 finalists, who submitted a total of 21 elephant sculptures.

The sculptures are installed at Shangri-La's Hambantota Resort and Spa.

Winners

Prizes were awarded to Elephant R.U.N. winners by His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka, at the opening ceremony of Shangri-La's Hambantota Resort and Spa on 1st June 2016.

Congratulations to the winners.

Youth winnerYashara Wickramasurendra and the pupils of Shyamala School of Art